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Kudan Institute of Japanese Language & Culture

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Japanese school in Tokyo: Kudan Institute of Japanese Language & Culture

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Key points

Located in the centre of Tokyo, near the main attractions
School experienced in teaching international students
Provides not only Japanese language education but also traditional cultural experience
A variety of courses for all levels

The school

Levels: Beginner to Advanced
School size: XL
Accommodations: Host family
Wifi: WiFi is free

The students

Minimum age: 16 years
Average age: 22 years
Nationality mix: Taiwan, China, Germany, etc..

Occupying three floors of a modern building in the centre of Tokyo, the language school is easily reachable by metro (Kudanshita, Jimbocho or Suidobashi stations). It boasts 12 bright, spacious classrooms on the lower floors, while the 8th floor conveys a traditional, peaceful atmosphere with a Japanese tea ceremony room and calligraphy room. It's open for students to have lunch or study. The school is located in a business and university district, which is home to numerous universities, shops and restaurants that you can visit in the company of your international classmates coming from over 65 different countries. Enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the school as well as 2 computers, a small library, drinks machine and a hot/cold water dispenser. The Kudan Institute also offers events such as graduation ceremony, speech contest and cultural exchange.

Our partner school reopened on 01/06/2020.
Please note that due to the safety measures implemented following official recommendations and requirements, some school facts and services – such as the number of students per class, schedules, access to common areas as well as certain activities - may differ from those described on our website. Please contact us for more information.

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Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 4 week(s)
Levels: Beginner

Students/class: Max 20
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:10-12:40; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

This course is for complete beginners and offers hiragana/katakana writing and reading lessons, as well as basic grammar lessons. It may be combined with the other courses and is suitable as an introduction course.

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94000 JPY

188000 JPY

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Starting dates

02.03 / 08.06 / 07.09 / 30.11.2020

Bank holidays

01.01 / 13.01 / 11.02 / 24.02 / 20.03 / 29.04 / 10.08 / 03.11 / 23.11.2020

Holidays

03.05.2020 - 09.05.2020
23.07.2020 - 24.07.2020
21.09.2020 - 22.09.2020

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Note: Holidays vary depending on the course. Please check the course information for more details.

Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 23 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 20
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:10-12:40; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

It focuses on basic grammar, vocabulary, and Japanese culture and customs in order to improve your fluency. This course will enable you to speak with confidence. You can combine modules and parts of modules to suit your desired length of study.

Holidays:
29.04.19 - 06.05.19
01.07.19 - 05.07.19
23.12.19 - 31.12.19
04.05.20 - 08.05.20
29.06.20- 03.07.20
28.09.20- 02.10.20
28.12.20- 31.12.20

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Starting dates beginner

06.01 / 30.03 / 06.07 / 05.10.2020

Starting dates (new session)

06.01 / 30.03 / 06.07 / 05.10.2020

Starting dates

14.01 / 20.01 / 27.01 / 03.02 / 10.02 / 17.02 / 25.02 / 02.03 / 09.03 / 16.03 / 06.04 / 13.04 / 20.04 / 27.04 / 11.05 / 18.05 / 25.05 / 01.06 / 08.06 / 15.06 / 13.07 / 27.07 / 03.08 / 11.08 / 17.08 / 24.08 / 31.08 / 07.09 / 14.09 / 12.10 / 19.10 / 26.10 / 02.11 / 09.11 / 16.11 / 24.11 / 30.11 / 07.12 / 14.12.2020

Bank holidays

01.01 / 13.01 / 11.02 / 24.02 / 20.03 / 29.04 / 10.08 / 03.11 / 23.11.2020

Holidays

03.05.2020 - 09.05.2020
23.07.2020 - 24.07.2020
21.09.2020 - 22.09.2020

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Note: Holidays vary depending on the course. Please check the course information for more details.

Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 24/36/48 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 20
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:10-12:40; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Holidays:
29.04.19 - 06.05.19
01.07.19 - 05.07.19
23.12.19 - 31.12.19
04.05.20 - 08.05.20
29.06.20- 03.07.20
28.09.20- 02.10.20
28.12.20- 31.12.20

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489000 JPY

1003000 JPY

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Starting dates

06.01 / 30.03 / 06.07 / 05.10.2020

Bank holidays

01.01 / 13.01 / 11.02 / 24.02 / 20.03 / 29.04 / 10.08 / 03.11 / 23.11.2020

Holidays

03.05.2020 - 09.05.2020
23.07.2020 - 24.07.2020
21.09.2020 - 22.09.2020

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Note: Holidays vary depending on the course. Please check the course information for more details.

Lessons: General (group): 16 of 50 minutes
+ Writing (group): 4 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 2 - 19 week(s)
Levels: Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 20
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 13:30-17:00; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

The focus is placed on the 4 main language skills – reading, writing, speaking and listening – allowing you to better interact with Japanese speakers. You can combine modules and parts of modules to suit your desired length of study.

Holidays - Intensive course:
18.03.19 - 29.03.19
29.04.19 - 06.05.19
17.06.19 - 05.07.19
16.09.19 - 27.09.19
09.12.19 - 31.12.19
16.03.20 - 27.03.20
04.05.20 - 08.05.20
15.06.20 - 03.07.20
14.09.20 - 02.10.20
14.12.20 - 31.12.20

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62000 JPY

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78000 JPY

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188000 JPY

126000 JPY

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158000 JPY

336000 JPY

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484000 JPY

286000 JPY

632000 JPY

JPY 1 ≈ EUR 0.01 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Starting dates (new session)

06.01 / 30.03 / 06.07 / 05.10.2020

Starting dates

14.01 / 20.01 / 27.01 / 03.02 / 10.02 / 17.02 / 25.02 / 02.03 / 06.04 / 13.04 / 20.04 / 27.04 / 11.05 / 18.05 / 25.05 / 01.06 / 13.07 / 27.07 / 03.08 / 11.08 / 17.08 / 24.08 / 31.08 / 12.10 / 19.10 / 26.10 / 02.11 / 09.11 / 16.11 / 24.11 / 30.11.2020

Bank holidays

01.01 / 13.01 / 11.02 / 24.02 / 20.03 / 29.04 / 10.08 / 03.11 / 23.11.2020

Holidays

03.05.2020 - 09.05.2020
23.07.2020 - 24.07.2020
21.09.2020 - 22.09.2020

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Note: Holidays vary depending on the course. Please check the course information for more details.

Lessons: General (group): 16 of 50 minutes
+ Writing (group): 4 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 20/30/40 week(s)
Levels: Elementary (A1) to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 20
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 13:30-17:00; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

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425000 JPY

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767500 JPY

1617500 JPY

JPY 1 ≈ EUR 0.01 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Options

Starting dates

06.01 / 30.03 / 06.07 / 05.10.2020

Bank holidays

01.01 / 13.01 / 11.02 / 24.02 / 20.03 / 29.04 / 10.08 / 03.11 / 23.11.2020

Holidays

03.05.2020 - 09.05.2020
23.07.2020 - 24.07.2020
21.09.2020 - 22.09.2020

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Note: Holidays vary depending on the course. Please check the course information for more details.

Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Course duration: 3/4/7 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 20
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: 09:10-12:40; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

This summer course, which focuses mainly on listening and speaking, is ideal for students who only have a few weeks at their disposal. It is an opportunity to discover Japanese culture, society and traditions through various activities included in the programme.

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Starting dates 3 wk

03.08.2020

Starting dates 4 wk

06.07.2020

Starting dates 7 wk

06.07.2020

Bank holidays

01.01 / 13.01 / 11.02 / 24.02 / 20.03 / 29.04 / 10.08 / 03.11 / 23.11.2020

Holidays

03.05.2020 - 09.05.2020
23.07.2020 - 24.07.2020
21.09.2020 - 22.09.2020

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Note: Holidays vary depending on the course. Please check the course information for more details.

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 50 minutes
+ Options (group): 5
Course duration: 4/8/12 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 20
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:10-12:40
Options (group): To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

For a completely unique and exciting gap experience, there’s nothing like Tokyo. A long-term stay is the perfect way to develop or solidify your Japanese language skills, and living in full immersion will really accelerate the learning process. For all the artists out there, a Japanese + Manga course could be a dream come true. Spend several afternoons a week learning the basics, from drawing a background and faces, to the various genres of Manga and even how to do a Manga-style self-portrait. Your portfolio will speak for itself!

Manga lessons take place in another location.
4 weeks course: 5 Manga 8 weeks course: 10 Manga
12 weeks course: 16 Manga

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154000 JPY

248000 JPY

JPY 1 ≈ EUR 0.01 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Starting dates

06.01 / 30.03 / 06.07 / 05.10.2020

Bank holidays

01.01 / 13.01 / 11.02 / 24.02 / 20.03 / 29.04 / 10.08 / 03.11 / 23.11.2020

Holidays

03.05.2020 - 09.05.2020
23.07.2020 - 24.07.2020
21.09.2020 - 22.09.2020

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Note: Holidays vary depending on the course. Please check the course information for more details.

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 50 minutes
+ Options (group): 10
Course duration: 4/8/12 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 20
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:10-12:40
Options (group): To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Manga lessons take place in another location.
4 weeks course: 5 Manga 8 weeks course: 10 Manga
12 weeks course: 16 Manga

Find out more about this programme

Course info

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268000 JPY

446000 JPY

JPY 1 ≈ EUR 0.01 (Not-binding exchange rate)

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Starting dates

06.01 / 30.03 / 06.07 / 05.10.2020

Bank holidays

01.01 / 13.01 / 11.02 / 24.02 / 20.03 / 29.04 / 10.08 / 03.11 / 23.11.2020

Holidays

03.05.2020 - 09.05.2020
23.07.2020 - 24.07.2020
21.09.2020 - 22.09.2020

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Note: Holidays vary depending on the course. Please check the course information for more details.

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 50 minutes
+ Options (group): 16
Course duration: 4/8/12 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: Max 20
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:10-12:40
Options (group): To be defined; Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Manga lessons take place in another location.
4 weeks course: 5 Manga 8 weeks course: 10 Manga
12 weeks course: 16 Manga

Find out more about this programme

Course info

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392000 JPY

654000 JPY

JPY 1 ≈ EUR 0.01 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options

Starting dates

06.01 / 30.03 / 06.07 / 05.10.2020

Bank holidays

01.01 / 13.01 / 11.02 / 24.02 / 20.03 / 29.04 / 10.08 / 03.11 / 23.11.2020

Holidays

03.05.2020 - 09.05.2020
23.07.2020 - 24.07.2020
21.09.2020 - 22.09.2020

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Note: Holidays vary depending on the course. Please check the course information for more details.

Lessons: General (group): 20 of 50 minutes
+ Cooking: 2 of 120 minutes
Course duration: 4 week(s)
Levels: Beginner to advanced (C1)

Students/class: General (group): Max 20
Cooking: Max 8
Minimum age: 16 years
Schedule: General (group): 09:10-12:40
Cooking: 14:30-16:30 (Wed, Fri); Schedule may vary depending on student’s level and time of year.

Take your Japanese language lessons to the next level with the rich cultural experience of a Japanese cooking course! Over eight classes, your professional sushi instructor and sake sommelier will teach you how to prepare dishes such as miso soup, udon noodles, delicate Japanese sweets, bento boxes and, of course, elaborately hand-rolled sushi. You’ll also go on supermarket tours and learn the history behind sushi as well as which tools are needed to prepare it. The special skills you learn in this class will provide you with a lifetime of incredible, homemade Japanese food!

Cooking lessons take place in a culinary studio 20 minutes from the language school by public transport.

More information about this programme

Course info

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164000 JPY

258000 JPY

JPY 1 ≈ EUR 0.01 (Not-binding exchange rate)

Options

Starting dates

06.01 / 30.03 / 06.07 / 05.10.2020

Bank holidays

01.01 / 13.01 / 11.02 / 24.02 / 20.03 / 29.04 / 10.08 / 03.11 / 23.11.2020

Holidays

03.05.2020 - 09.05.2020
23.07.2020 - 24.07.2020
21.09.2020 - 22.09.2020

Arrival: Saturday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end

Note: Holidays vary depending on the course. Please check the course information for more details.

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94% of students recommending this school

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Mélanie L.

24 years old - France

/ 5

Un voyage extraordinaire, une famille vraiment géniale et surtout, une école qui m'a permis de m'améliorer. Les professeurs étaient vraiment très gentils et prenaient réellement le temps de s'occuper de nos difficultés lorsque l'on en rencontrait. L'école était vraiment facile d'accès, les élèves sont vraiment génial et en plus, il y avait peu de français donc parfait pour s'améliorer. Les enseignements étaient vraiment top. Le fait d'illustrer ce qu'on devait faire et d'avoir un manuel de cours pour travailler, permettait de mieux suivre et comprendre. Les professeurs faisaient tout pour que tout le monde se sente à l'aise et participe. Un véritable plaisir ! Les contacts avec la famille étaient un peu compliqués au début. Ce n'est pas évident d'intégrer une famille d'une autre culture dont on ne connait pas forcément tous les codes. Je ne suis pas vraiment bien intégrée puisqu'il m'était difficile de communiquer avec l'ensemble des membres. J'ai essayé mais c'était assez compliqué. La famille est vraiment gentille et je la recommande pour tous ceux qui veulent parler pokémon avec un enfant.

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Oui, je comprends mieux ce qu'on me dit en japonais. Avant j'avais grand mal à comprendre. »

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« Sa proximité avec une grande gare et le fait que l'école est dotée d'enseignants ayant conscience que ce n'est pas facile de parler une langue à des lieues de la nôtre. »

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« Tokyo Sky tree, un p'tit tour à Fujian, un détour au temple d'Asakusa »

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« Es war eine sehr gute Stimmung in der Klasse. Die Schüler haben sich großteils auf Japanisch unterhalten (untereinander und in der Freizeit), was mich sehr überrascht hat. Auch waren die Lehrer sehr nett und haben den Stoff gut übermittelt. »

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Marie L.

17 years old - France

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La climatisation est trop forte, c’est le seul point negatif J’ai eu deux classes, dans la première les professeurs étaient vraiment très gentils, dynamiques et nous donnaient envie d’apprendre, dans la deuxieme j’ai trouvé ça beaucoup plus mou et assez lent, mais dans l’ensemble c’etait très bien La famille était vraiment géniale! merci beaucoup

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4 weeks, July – August 2019

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Do you think you've made progress?

« Les cours m’ont appris beaucoup de choses pour la langue. je dois avouer que je n’ai pas utilisé le japonais en dehors de l’ecole mais être dans un pays étranger seule m’a fait grandir, j’ai appris à me debrouiller seule et faire face aux imprévus (je me suis faite volé mes papiers haha), je suis contente mon evolution personnelle »

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Testimonials

Tayfun Gür

Kudan Institute of Japanese Language & Culture, Tokyo
Duration: 12 weeks

Kudan Institute was a really great experience for me. The school is located in the center of Tokyo and there are several metro stations close by. I like the atmosphere of the school and the staff and the teachers are funny and treat us really well. If you have any problems, they don’t hesitate to help you during class and the teachers are fun and dynamic so you almost never get bored. Your Japanese level will definitely increase very quickly. That’s why I chose to study Japanese at Kudan Institute. I’ve really enjoyed my time there and made a lot of good friends from all over the world, so you will not regret it!

Cédric Léger

Kudan Institute of Japanese Language & Culture, Tokyo
Duration: 4 weeks

This language study trip was a complete change of scenery, exactly what I was looking for. Tokyo is a fascinating city where you discover something new every day. Without having any basis in Japanese when I left..I really headed into the unknown! I wasn't disappointed. The classes were interesting and adapted to all levels. The school was in a good location and the host family was very welcoming. If you really want to learn the language, you would need to stay for a minimum of 3 months, but I advise, above all, to go there without any hesitation, whatever the duration of your stay!

Lise Ceresiat

Kudan Institute of Japanese Language & Culture, Tokyo
Duration: 22 weeks

For years my greatest dream has been to discover Japan. ESL gave me the opportunity to achieve this dream and even more! In addition to spending time listening to me and advising me, the ESL consultants answered all of my questions. Thus, I discovered that Japan is not a cold country, as many people think, but a wonderful country where smiling is a habit!

I decided to stay with a host family in order to get an insight into the culture. I can only recommend this option! The families are so welcoming and they are always ready to help you! It is also a great way to discover Japanese cooking! As my knowledge of English is pretty basic, the classes were difficult at first, I must admit. But thanks to the good-humoured teachers at the school, I am improving my Japanese skills every day!

To sum it up, it is a country into which you should not be afraid to immerse yourself!

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Host family
The school has carefully selected a network of host families ready to welcome international students. You will be hosted in a single room with half-board during the week and full-board at the weekend. Japanese culture places great importance on hospitality. When a family receives someone, they do it well and genuinely care about their guest’s well being. Therefore, don’t be surprised if you’re asked to return home at a specific time each evening! The families mainly live in the residential areas of Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama, around an hour's journey from the school, which is a good average considering Tokyo’s size. Please note: you will need to allow about 25,000 yen per month for public transport costs between your accommodation and the school.

Important: You will need to arrange your own accommodation for the first night if arriving to the airport after 18:00.

Guesthouse/Shared apartment
If you wish to be more independent, and for a minimum stay of one month, it is also possible to stay in a guesthouse or shared apartment in Tokyo, around 25-30 minutes from the school by train. The guesthouse is popular with international as well as Japanese students. Price on request.

After classes, go out and discover Tokyo, the largest urban centre in the world, and allow yourself to be taken over by the magic of a city where everything is possible. Wander around Tokyo, from the Meiji Jingu shrine to the Ningyocho (Doll Town) district, passing by the Electric Town of Akihabara. Whether you're a fan of Japanese culture or thirsty for shopping and the latest gadgets, the city will be able to satisfy your every desire. Jimbocho, Tokyo’s most famous secondhand book district is within walking distance of the school, as is the entertainment hub of the Suidobashi Tokyo Dome and the Kudanshita Imperial Palace, famous for its cherry blossoms. In around 15 minutes, you can be in the fashionable districts of Shibuya or Shinjuku.

The school offers an excellent range of activities in the city and its surroundings. The nearby peaks are ideal for biking, hiking and climbing. And if you really want to learn the Japanese way of life, don't forget the tea ceremony, flower arrangement, cooking classes, calligraphy or going to see a sumo match. If you are lucky enough to be in Tokyo at the arrival of spring, Hanami is the very traditional cherry blossom picnics to celebrate with friends.

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Course Material Compulsory when booking an additional term	10000 JPY
Airport transfer (pick-up) (Saturday 9:00-18:00 (Public transport))	15000 JPY
Airport transfer (pick-up) (other, 9:00-18:00)	30000 JPY

Course Material Compulsory when booking an additional term	10000 JPY
Airport transfer (pick-up) (Saturday 9:00-18:00 (Public transport))	15000 JPY
Airport transfer (pick-up) (other, 9:00-18:00)	30000 JPY

Health insurance (20-29 weeks)	5800 JPY
Health insurance (30-39 weeks)	7900 JPY
Health insurance (40+ weeks)	10000 JPY
Health insurance (per month) (to be paid on site) NHI, approximately	1500 JPY
Administrative fee ''Pre-College''	35000 JPY

Airport transfer (pick-up) (Saturday 9:00-18:00 (Public transport))	15000 JPY
Airport transfer (pick-up) (other, 9:00-18:00)	30000 JPY

Course Material Compulsory when booking an additional term	10000 JPY
Airport transfer (pick-up) (Saturday 9:00-18:00 (Public transport))	15000 JPY
Airport transfer (pick-up) (other, 9:00-18:00)	30000 JPY